Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Breakfast / brunch. Quiet and relaxed during the week. Brunch menu ends at 12pm.
www.browns-restaurants.co.uk
Browns Covent Garden
82-84 St Martin's LnBreakfast / brunch. Quiet and relaxed during the week. Brunch menu ends at 12pm.
www.browns-restaurants.co.uk
24hr menu. Especially great for their all-day breakfast. Lively and friendly. Gay friendly. WiFi.
www.balans.co.uk
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balans Soho, No.34
34 Old Compton St24hr menu. Especially great for their all-day breakfast. Lively and friendly. Gay friendly. WiFi.
www.balans.co.uk
Nice rustic cafe feel. Excellent selection of cakes and pastries. Nice for breakfast / brunch too. Their service is friendly, but a little slow. WiFi.
www.foxcroftandginger.co.uk
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foxcroft and Ginger
3 Berwick StNice rustic cafe feel. Excellent selection of cakes and pastries. Nice for breakfast / brunch too. Their service is friendly, but a little slow. WiFi.
www.foxcroftandginger.co.uk
Tea and scones in the Rose Room is a lovely experience. A harpist plays until 4pm.
www.sofitelstjames.com
Hotel Sofitel London St James
6 Waterloo PlTea and scones in the Rose Room is a lovely experience. A harpist plays until 4pm.
www.sofitelstjames.com
South-East Asian cuisine (Indian / Thai / Malaysian). Mid-range budget. Nice atmosphere at night. Nip next door to the W Hotel afterwards for a cocktail.
www.spicemarketlondon.co.uk
Spice And Rye
10 Wardour StSouth-East Asian cuisine (Indian / Thai / Malaysian). Mid-range budget. Nice atmosphere at night. Nip next door to the W Hotel afterwards for a cocktail.
www.spicemarketlondon.co.uk
Excellent Argentinian steak restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere. Mid-range budget. I recommend asking for a table upstairs.
www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaucho Piccadilly
25 Swallow StExcellent Argentinian steak restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere. Mid-range budget. I recommend asking for a table upstairs.
www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
Atmospheric Moroccan restaurant. They have a cafe/bar next door which is fun for a cocktail or mint tea. Also a small night club in the basement - great for the weekend.
www.momoresto.com
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Momo
25 Heddon StAtmospheric Moroccan restaurant. They have a cafe/bar next door which is fun for a cocktail or mint tea. Also a small night club in the basement - great for the weekend.
www.momoresto.com
Spanish restaurant, mid-range. Nice atmosphere, and just within walking distance.
www.elpirata.co.uk
El Pirata of Mayfair - Tapas Bar Español
5 - 6 Down StSpanish restaurant, mid-range. Nice atmosphere, and just within walking distance.
www.elpirata.co.uk
Spanish tapas bar. Choose your food at the bar and they charge you by counting the sticks at the end.
www.pix-bar.com
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pix Pintxos
16 Bateman StSpanish tapas bar. Choose your food at the bar and they charge you by counting the sticks at the end.
www.pix-bar.com
Instead of sitting down to eat, grab something from the take-away section and sit by the lake and watch the birds.
www.innthepark.com
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benugo
Horse Guards RoadInstead of sitting down to eat, grab something from the take-away section and sit by the lake and watch the birds.
www.innthepark.com
Sunday Roast. Traditional English pub that serves a great Sunday lunch.
www.thecrownandtwochairmenw1.co.uk
The Crown & Two Chairmen
31-32 Dean StSunday Roast. Traditional English pub that serves a great Sunday lunch.
www.thecrownandtwochairmenw1.co.uk
There are many Pizza Express restaurants in London, but this is the only one with its own jazz club. Enjoy a meal and a performance most nights. Book in advance at www.pizzaexpresslive.com
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Express
39 Abbey RdThere are many Pizza Express restaurants in London, but this is the only one with its own jazz club. Enjoy a meal and a performance most nights. Book in advance at www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Bar Bruno
101 Wardour StCheap English cafe, workmen's style. Useful for a cheap breakfast and cup of tea.
Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StGreat coffee.
www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk
Thai Square Trafalgar Square
21-24 Cockspur StExcellent Thai food, right at our doorstep.
www.thaisq.com
American-style breakfast served before 11:30am.
www.garfunkels.co.uk
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garfunkel's
128 Gloucester RdAmerican-style breakfast served before 11:30am.
www.garfunkels.co.uk
French style brasserie. Breakfast served till midday.
www.cote-restaurants.co.uk
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Martins Lane Hotel
45 St Martin's LnFrench style brasserie. Breakfast served till midday.
www.cote-restaurants.co.uk
Excellent Indian food with a modern twist. Reservation recommended. www.dishoom.com
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dishoom
12 Upper St Martin's LnExcellent Indian food with a modern twist. Reservation recommended. www.dishoom.com
Trendy restaurant and bar, open late. Check out the toilets!
www.sketch.uk.com
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
sketch
9 Conduit StTrendy restaurant and bar, open late. Check out the toilets!
www.sketch.uk.com
Wok To Walk
4 Brewer StreetCheap stir-fry noodle bar.
www.woktowalk.com
French brasserie of mid-range quality - it's lovely to eat at a table on the balcony. Reservation recommended: 020 7379 0666
www.brasserieblanc.com
Brasserie Blanc - Covent Garden
30 Tavistock CourtFrench brasserie of mid-range quality - it's lovely to eat at a table on the balcony. Reservation recommended: 020 7379 0666
www.brasserieblanc.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for cocktails, and a short walk home ;)
www.wlondon.co.uk
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
W London
10 Wardour StGreat for cocktails, and a short walk home ;)
www.wlondon.co.uk
Ideal for a summer cocktail on the rooftop of the Me Hotel. Young and trendy clientele, it can be hard to get in.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Rooftop
336-337 StrandIdeal for a summer cocktail on the rooftop of the Me Hotel. Young and trendy clientele, it can be hard to get in.
Traditional English pub - very pretty interior. Great for an English pint.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Salisbury Pub
90 Saint Martin's LaneTraditional English pub - very pretty interior. Great for an English pint.
A discreet black door guarded by a doorman. Be nice and ask to pop up for a cocktail. Quirky and trendy atmosphere.
www.chinatownecc.com
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown
13a Gerrard StA discreet black door guarded by a doorman. Be nice and ask to pop up for a cocktail. Quirky and trendy atmosphere.
www.chinatownecc.com
Lively French brasserie and bar.
www.cafeboheme.co.uk
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Boheme
13 Old Compton StLively French brasserie and bar.
www.cafeboheme.co.uk
Roof terrace is great for an afternoon/evening cocktail overlooking Trafalgar Square. £5 entrance per person, then take the lift up.
www.thetrafalgar.com
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton
2 Trafalgar SquareRoof terrace is great for an afternoon/evening cocktail overlooking Trafalgar Square. £5 entrance per person, then take the lift up.
www.thetrafalgar.com
Old, atmospheric wine cellar (1890). Buy a port wine and a cheese plate and sit in the candle-lit arches.
www.gordonswinebar.com
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champagne Bar
87-135 Brompton RdOld, atmospheric wine cellar (1890). Buy a port wine and a cheese plate and sit in the candle-lit arches.
www.gordonswinebar.com
The original Hard Rock Café (opened in 1971). American style bar and diner. www.hardrock.com/cafes/london
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane
1 PiccadillyThe original Hard Rock Café (opened in 1971). American style bar and diner. www.hardrock.com/cafes/london
Rooftop bar for the afternoon/evening, with two separate restaurants – Japanese and Spanish. www.aqua-london.com
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Regent StreetRooftop bar for the afternoon/evening, with two separate restaurants – Japanese and Spanish. www.aqua-london.com
Sightseeing
Vibrant market. Lots of restaurants and shops.
955 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Covent Garden
41 James StVibrant market. Lots of restaurants and shops.
The venerable alternative to Harrods. Mainly foods. Worth exploring.
www.fortnumandmason.com
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyThe venerable alternative to Harrods. Mainly foods. Worth exploring.
www.fortnumandmason.com
The centre of theatre and film land. Mainly tourists, but worth a walk through.
319 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leicester Square
The centre of theatre and film land. Mainly tourists, but worth a walk through.
Every morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place (11am Mon-Sat, 10am Sun). At any other time, walk through to Whitehall and have a photo with a guard (they're not allowed to move!).
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StEvery morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place (11am Mon-Sat, 10am Sun). At any other time, walk through to Whitehall and have a photo with a guard (they're not allowed to move!).
Home of the Queen. Watch the famous Changing of the Guard almost every day:
11:15 Guards, with bands, start arriving
11:30 Official start time
12:00 Guard change ceremony ends
1912 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Buckingham
Home of the Queen. Watch the famous Changing of the Guard almost every day:
11:15 Guards, with bands, start arriving
11:30 Official start time
12:00 Guard change ceremony ends
Walk through the park, watch the birds on the lake, feed the squirrels. It's my back garden :)
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de St. James
Walk through the park, watch the birds on the lake, feed the squirrels. It's my back garden :)
The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Big Ben is actually the name of the clock tower bell, not the tower itself.
1337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Big Ben is actually the name of the clock tower bell, not the tower itself.
Usually open to visitors Mon-Sat. On Sundays and religious holidays, the Abbey is open for worship only. All are welcome and it is free to attend services.
www.westminster-abbey.org
668 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abadía de Westminster
20 Deans YdUsually open to visitors Mon-Sat. On Sundays and religious holidays, the Abbey is open for worship only. All are welcome and it is free to attend services.
www.westminster-abbey.org
Gerrard St
Gerrard StreetFull of Chinese Restaurants.
Piccadilly Circus Station
Piccadilly CircusFamous London landmark.
Giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank. Book in advance at www.londoneye.com. Especially nice around sunset.
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Giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank. Book in advance at www.londoneye.com. Especially nice around sunset.
Open since 1875, it's one of London's oldest department stores. Famous for its floral prints.
www.liberty.co.uk
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liberty London
Regent StreetOpen since 1875, it's one of London's oldest department stores. Famous for its floral prints.
www.liberty.co.uk
Tourist information centre. Book London tours and discounted theatre tickets.
www.theoriginaltour.com/visitor-centre/original-london-visitor-centre.htm
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original London Visitor Centre
5-1 Coventry StreetTourist information centre. Book London tours and discounted theatre tickets.
www.theoriginaltour.com/visitor-centre/original-london-visitor-centre.htm
Ferry boat to Greenwich (Naval Museum and Royal Observatory). www.visitgreenwich.org.uk
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Embankment Pier station
Ferry boat to Greenwich (Naval Museum and Royal Observatory). www.visitgreenwich.org.uk
Arts & Culture
Nice gallery, and a nice cafe.
www.royalacademy.org.uk
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Academia Real de las Artes
PiccadillyNice gallery, and a nice cafe.
www.royalacademy.org.uk
Walk in off Trafalgar Square and be standing in front of a Van Gogh in less than a minute. And like most British art galleries, it's free!
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
796 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Galería Nacional
Trafalgar SquareWalk in off Trafalgar Square and be standing in front of a Van Gogh in less than a minute. And like most British art galleries, it's free!
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
The separate portrait section of the National Gallery. Full of famous faces of kings and queens.
www.npg.org.uk
353 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería Nacional de Retratos
Saint Martin's PlaceThe separate portrait section of the National Gallery. Full of famous faces of kings and queens.
www.npg.org.uk
Discount theatre ticket booth run by Society of London Theatre. Useful for last-minute theatre tickets.
www.tkts.co.uk/leicester-square
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TKTS
Leicester SquareDiscount theatre ticket booth run by Society of London Theatre. Useful for last-minute theatre tickets.
www.tkts.co.uk/leicester-square
Great atmosphere. You'll need to book in advance though. www.ronniescotts.co.uk
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith StGreat atmosphere. You'll need to book in advance though. www.ronniescotts.co.uk
Excellent theatre productions all-year round. Booking in advance recommended.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Nacional
Upper GroundExcellent theatre productions all-year round. Booking in advance recommended.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Concert venue, home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also free art events nearby. Book online www.southbankcentre.co.uk
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sala de Festivales Real
Belvedere RoadConcert venue, home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also free art events nearby. Book online www.southbankcentre.co.uk
British Film Institute, cinema and cafe. Often playing interesting films, and the IMAX cinema is just around the corner. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdBritish Film Institute, cinema and cafe. Often playing interesting films, and the IMAX cinema is just around the corner. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk
Quirky independent cinema, often playing cult classics.
www.princecharlescinema.com
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prince Charles Cinema
7 Leicester PlQuirky independent cinema, often playing cult classics.
www.princecharlescinema.com
Discounted theatre tickets. Useful for same-day offers.
www.theoriginaltour.com/visitor-centre/theatre-tickets.htm
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original London Visitor Centre
5-1 Coventry StreetDiscounted theatre tickets. Useful for same-day offers.
www.theoriginaltour.com/visitor-centre/theatre-tickets.htm
Recreation of William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Daily tours and summer performances.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
449 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkRecreation of William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Daily tours and summer performances.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Excellent stand-up comedy. Best nights are Thurs-Sat. Arrive early for a good seat and grab a drink.
www.thecomedystore.co.uk
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Comedy Store
1a Oxendon StExcellent stand-up comedy. Best nights are Thurs-Sat. Arrive early for a good seat and grab a drink.
www.thecomedystore.co.uk
Home to the best opera and ballet.
www.roh.org.uk
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Real Teatro de la Ópera
Bow StreetHome to the best opera and ballet.
www.roh.org.uk
Fringe theatre and comedy performances. Lively bar next door. www.sohotheatre.com
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soho Theatre Bar
Dean StreetFringe theatre and comedy performances. Lively bar next door. www.sohotheatre.com
Essentials
456-459 Strand
456-459 StrandGood for general groceries. Open 6am-midnight.
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdSmall supermarket. Open 24hrs.
Better quality produce than the normal supermarkets.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
782 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StBetter quality produce than the normal supermarkets.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Boots
127A Kensington High StChemist / pharmacy. Open 7 days.